About us:
At Bolton Clarke Sunset Ridge Residential Aged Care Home, the 30-bed Interim Care Unit provides 24-hour support for people who are medically ready to leave hospital but are not yet able to return home.
Across its two wings, Seahorse (secure) and Starfish (non-secure), the team delivers ongoing maintenance care while helping patients navigate their next stage of care and prepare for a transition into a Residential Aged Care Home. The focus is on providing a safe, supportive environment where people receive the care they need while their longer-term accommodation is arranged.
About the role: * Provide safe, patient-centred nursing care under the direction and supervision of Registered Nurses. * Assist with patient assessments, care planning and monitoring, promptly reporting and documenting changes in patient needs and responses to care. * Support daily living needs, including meals, fluids and mobility, while encouraging residents to maintain their independence. * Maintain a clean, safe and well-stocked care environment, including equipment cleaning, waste disposal and replenishment of supplies. * Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, communicating effectively with patients, families and colleagues while upholding CQ Health values, the Aged Care Quality Standards and AN-ACC requirements. About you: * While not mandatory, relevant qualifications are highly desirable; Previous experience in residential aged care or a healthcare setting, well regarded. * An understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards and the ability to apply them through safe, resident-centred care.



* Solid observation skills and the ability to implement delegated nursing care, recognise changing resident needs and respond appropriately. * Effective verbal and written communication skills, a collaborative approach to multidisciplinary teamwork, and a commitment to continuous improvement and ongoing professional development. What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $87,247 p.a. is comprised of: * An hourly rate between $35.22 - $38.56 p.h. * 12.75% employer superannuation contribution * 17.5% leave loading Additional Benefits: * Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities * Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety * Generous Salary Sacrificing Options * Paid Parental Leave * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * Discounted Private Health Insurance * Fitness Passport Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:
It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.
How to apply:
To apply, please submit the following: * Your current CV or resume, including referees. * A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description. * Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description. For assistance: * * Contact [email protected] * Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6K696429 Applications close: Thursday, 19 November 2026
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📌 Assistant in Nursing (Sunset Ridge) (Rockhampton Regional)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Rockhampton Regional